Labor and Delivery Nurse
Salina, KS
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Salina, Kansas
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Job Description

• Must have experience with Meditech EMR (no exceptions)
• Work settings include antepartum, facility births (<100 and 100-200 births), high-risk antepartum, labor & delivery, and mother-baby units
• Labor & Delivery management including high-risk deliveries, forceps/vacuum, C-sections, neonatal care, newborn care, postpartum care, and surgical cases
• Skills required:

  • Assist with sterile speculum exam, NST (Non-Stress Test), OCT (Oxytocin Challenge Test), reflex checks, sterile vaginal exam, telemetry interpretation
  • Use of internal/external fetal monitoring, IVs, medication administration
• Preferred skills: LDRP, assist with amniocentesis, spiral electrode placement, use of IUPC (Intrauterine Pressure Catheter)
• Unit scrub provided
• Facility enforces a 100-mile radius rule for mileage approval on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Prior employees of this facility will not be considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas
• Minimum 1.5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Experience with Meditech EMR system
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Skills in NST (Non-Stress Test) and OCT (Oxytocin Challenge Test)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation required
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including SS trace, counties, nationwide, sex offender, and FACIS Level III screening (must be completed within 30 days of start)
• Education verification or proof of highest degree earned required
• Nursys verification required for RN license
• Physical exam within the last 12 months signed by MD, DO, PA, or ARNP confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months of start (can be completed onsite during orientation if needed)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (or documentation if previously positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: positive titer within 10 years or completed 2-dose MMR vaccine series (boosters required if non-immune)
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, completed 3-dose series, or declination form
  • Varicella: positive titer or completed 2-dose vaccine series
  • Current Tdap vaccine within last 10 years required for staff working in Birth Center/NICU (recommended for others)
• Drug testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 60 days of start (SAMHSA certified, reviewed by MRO; instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); if declined, mask must be worn at all times
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination accepted; medical and religious exemptions not required but declination form must be completed if not vaccinated

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units
• Completion of facility-specific Healthstream modules (approximately 8 hours) required prior to start
• Photo for badge required

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a fixed 13-week duration
• Night shift with 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required; first-time travelers will be considered case-by-case
• Mileage reimbursement subject to facility approval within a 100-mile radius

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery nursing travel contract.